Camofreak Report post Posted July 18, 2016 It pisses me off its closed till the 31st, i was up there last weekend and everything is completely fine to drive on, i have no idea why its closed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted July 18, 2016 I've spent the last 2 weekends looking for Bears and food. I've only seen 1 Bear and I still have no idea what they are eating. The pears are definately not ready. The acorns are ripe in some area's, but green in most. The juniper has some fruit, but not as much as needed. The Manzanita doesn't have any new berries. At this point I have no idea what the bears primary food is going to be this year. Seems like it will be one of those in between years. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flatlander Report post Posted July 18, 2016 When I shot my bear he was living off of cones on piñons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Camofreak Report post Posted July 18, 2016 I've spent the last 2 weekends looking for Bears and food. I've only seen 1 Bear and I still have no idea what they are eating. The pears are definately not ready. The acorns are ripe in some area's, but green in most. The juniper has some fruit, but not as much as needed. The Manzanita doesn't have any new berries. At this point I have no idea what the bears primary food is going to be this year. Seems like it will be one of those in between years. Pretty much saw the same thing...i think the pears will be ripe in a few weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
520HUNT Report post Posted July 19, 2016 Only a week and a few days left on my bear hunt...wish me luck 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pahncho2121 Report post Posted July 27, 2016 I've spent the last 2 weekends looking for Bears and food. I've only seen 1 Bear and I still have no idea what they are eating. The pears are definately not ready. The acorns are ripe in some area's, but green in most. The juniper has some fruit, but not as much as needed. The Manzanita doesn't have any new berries. At this point I have no idea what the bears primary food is going to be this year. Seems like it will be one of those in between years. Just came from scouting an area for deer and saw a little bit of scat (few different piles here and there) and they were packed full of berries of the Manzanita. Looked like they couldn't have been more than a week old. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will K Report post Posted July 28, 2016 Acorns and water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allan Report post Posted August 2, 2016 All the bear sign I've seen in the last week has been in the manzanitas. That should change in a few weeks, there's a lot of prickly pear nearby with a few just starting to turn red. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sidwynder505 Report post Posted August 2, 2016 All the bear sign I've seen in the last week has been in the manzanitas. That should change in a few weeks, there's a lot of prickly pear nearby with a few just starting to turn red. Yup what Allen said! #1 ...i too was out there and there is a lot of fruit but they have not ripened yet!..they still like Allen said up in the Manzanutas!! and eating Acorns!..every bush and tree had Acorns good crop this year! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
120carp Report post Posted August 5, 2016 How long will a bear stay around a water hole? I'm guessing he wont stay around long enough for season to open on the 19th. I found his track on Sunday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sidwynder505 Report post Posted August 5, 2016 its hard to say how long they will stay in one spot!...one thing about them they can travel and long distance if spooked!.. as long as there is food and water there is a good chance they might hang around!...but sometimes for whatever reason they just up and move on maybe because there taste buds change or another bigger bear in the area moves them out while passing through...but my best scouting is two days before the hunt!..hope that helps!!..happy hunting!...hope you knock one down! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
120carp Report post Posted August 5, 2016 Thanks- That's what I was thinking too. We'll see what happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will K Report post Posted August 7, 2016 Awful quite with bear opening Friday. Let's see some pictures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted August 7, 2016 I've heard of two killed. I went out Friday and 1/2 day today and saw nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will K Report post Posted August 7, 2016 Same here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
